Island Peak. Climbing. Nepal, the Himalayas, climbing Island Peak

Nepal Peak Climbing

from USD3,390

Duration:
17-19 days
Difficulty:
Semi-technical
Group Size:
2-12
Adventure:
Peak climbing

The iconic Khumbu region of the Himalayas is not just the playground of Everest mountaineers: it also offers many exciting semi-technical mountains suited to more novice or amateur climbers. Join us in summiting one of the region's 6,000 m peaks and we'll ensure you receive the training that you need during the expedition.

Our itineraries

We offer three fantastic Himalayan peak climbs: Mera Peak (6,476 m), the perfect introductory climb for newbie mountaineers; Island Peak (6,189 m), a beautiful climb that includes a visit to Everest Base Camp on the return trek; and Lobuche East Peak (6,119 m), a more technical climb that also includes a visit to Everest Base Camp

Country info and facts

Here's all you need to know to plan a trip to Nepal and also prepare properly for trekking and peak climbing in the Himalayas.

Languages
Languages

Nepali

Currency
Currency

Nepali rupee (NPR)

Airports
Airports

Nepal has one international airport: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Usually you fly from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA) in Lukla to start trekking in the Everest region, but the former's airport is undergoing renovations and so many domestic flights aren't operating right now. This means you need to drive south to Ramechhap Airport (RHP) and fly to Lukla from there.

Seasons
Seasons

The two climbing seasons are October to December and then April and May.

Visa and Immigration
Visa and Immigration

You can obtain a tourist visa quite easily at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu when your flight lands. The Government offers 15- and 30-day tourist visas for $30 (โ‚ฌ27) and $50 (โ‚ฌ45) respectively. You can learn more in Your Nepal travel questions answered.

Health and Safety
Health and Safety

There are no mandatory vaccinations for travel to Nepal. Note that you do need comprehensive travel insurance that covers you for mountaineering. We also advise speaking with your GP about your travel plans, particularly in terms of altitude sickness.

Nepal Trekking

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Local leader

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Sonam G. Sherpa

Sonam, who grew up in the Everest region of Nepal, is a mountain man through and through. He's a highly experienced and knowledgeable trek guide, and someone you can trust to lead you safely through the formidable Himalayas!

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Mar 2025

Climb Mera Peak

Mar 30, 2025

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Climb Lobuche East Peak

Mar 30, 2025

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Climb Island Peak

Mar 30, 2025

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Apr 2025

Climb Mera Peak

Apr 21, 2025

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Climb Lobuche East Peak

Apr 21, 2025

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Climb Island Peak

Apr 21, 2025

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Oct 2025

Climb Island Peak

Oct 11, 2025

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Climb Mera Peak

Oct 11, 2025

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Climb Lobuche East Peak

Oct 11, 2025

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Nov 2025

Climb Mera Peak

Nov 1, 2025

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Climb Island Peak

Nov 1, 2025

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Climb Lobuche East Peak

Nov 1, 2025

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